Certified Nursing Assistant - Black Mountain, United States - Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab

Description

Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab is looking for caring and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants. The CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned residents by all applicable laws and regulations as well as the facility's established nursing care policies and procedures. Reports to the Charge Nurse or other Nursing Supervisor. Now offering Flex Wage Program, Weekend Warrior and Competitive Shift Differentials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at the 8th Grade Level.
  
• Must be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport residents, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
  
• Observe residents' conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to professional staff.
  
• Assist in collection of specimens such as urine, feces, or sputum.
• Work as part of a medical team that examines and treats residents.
• Answer residents' call lights.
• Provide residents with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Must be able to assist residents with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting.
  
• Bathe, groom, shave, dress, or drape patients to prepare them for treatment, or examination.
  
• Transport residents to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Prepare, serve, and collect food trays.
• Clean rooms and change linens.
• Deliver messages, documents and specimens.
• Answer phones and direct visitors.
• Perform clerical duties such as processing documents and detailing residents' condition.
  

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Experience: None
• Computer Skills: Must be able to interact with automated resident information collection system
• Certificates and Licenses: Must be a graduate of a state-approved CNA program

EEOC Statement:
Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected factor. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.